WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB) is an international, non-Government, not-for-profit organization, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation and is looking for a dynamic, committed, passionate and self-driven individual for the position of ‘Director Policy and Advocacy’ in Bangladesh.

The position is accountable for effective delivery of the influencing and enabling (I&E) Programme of WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB) being the lead of this portfolio that comprises of policy analysis, advocacy and influencing functions. S/he will be responsible to succeed with global and national policy-advocacy agenda in light of the SDG to achieve greater impact and thus, strengthening the organisational profile. Along with the team, s/he will manage operational and sustained engagement with all the stakeholders (public-private) including Govt. representatives, policy makers, sector actors, civil society, academician, donors, partners, communities etc. to promote WASH agenda.As a member of the WAB Senior Management team, s/he will be responsible to uphold the image of WAB through vibrant persuading and deliberation competence to the external audiences. Working closely with other senior colleagues, s/he will dedicate vigorous effort for the robust growth of the organization.   

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Person Specifications (see detail in the JD):

Education and Experience:

• Masters/ equivalent degree preferably in Environmental Management, Development Studies, Public Health, Public Policy, Economics, Urban Planning; or graduation/post-graduation in Civil/ Environment/ Water Resources Engineering
• At least 15 years’ experience in the field of advocacy and policy analysis, and at least 10 (ten) years in senior management position with reputed international/ national NGOs/ development organization. However, for the first-rate professional track record, the years of experience may be relaxed.

Professional and People Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven expertise of persuading and inspiring conversation and negotiation
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships and alliances for influencing government policy and programme delivery
• Demonstrated expertise and skills of planning, budgeting and taking appropriate remedial in critical situation
• Excellent skill of leading and managing a high performing team, to drive excellence and nurture leadership
• Skill of team building, coaching, mentoring, problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and to contribute strategically
• An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues, including actors, development politics and social movements in Bangladesh and the South Asia region
• Able to contribute in the regional and global platforms within and outside WaterAid
• Knowledge and understanding of the WASH sector in country, key sector stakeholders and critical blockages will be preferred
• Knowledge of political structure, culture and policy making process in Bangladesh
• Understanding of right based approach to development is preferred

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Detail understanding of landscaping statutory of WASH related policies that strategies
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills, both in Bangla and English and with different groups of audiences
• Demonstrated expertise in policy analysis and writings
• Skills to use different technological resources (computer, multimedia projector, internet, email, computer aided systems, widely used software etc).

Personal Competencies:

• Excellent leadership qualities, team building spirit and problem-solving skills; should be able to draw confidence and support from others
• Must be a person who is self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and capacity to understand and walk with people from all walks of life
• Demonstrate respect for gender, diversity, organizational cultural and promote safeguarding and uphold organizational values
• Able to plan, prioritise, organise self & others and to meet deadline working in pressure 

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If you are passionate to make a difference, courageous to improve lives of the poor with water, sanitation and hygiene, confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfil the above-mentioned requirements, please apply online through